Taste is all in the mind
03 May, 2019Whether people prefer bitter or sweet beverages, such as coffee or cola, depends more on how they make them feel than their taste, research suggests.
From Adaptive Eggs to Bee Innovative, Aussie tech revealed
02 May, 2019 by Carolyn JacksonOn-the-spot lactose testing and point-of-lay egg sorting are two of the nine latest technologies revealed by a CSIRO-powered research accelerator.
Alcohol ads in sport impact drinking attitudes
30 April, 2019Research has found that repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport, particularly a popular brand, leads to more positive attitudes towards alcohol in general.
Research collaboration to tackle global food challenges
30 April, 2019Quadram Institute Bioscience and the University of Newcastle have recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will see them work together to address global food and health challenges.
Tasmanian distillery combats counterfeiting using IoT
23 April, 2019 | Supplied by: AusNFC Pty LtdTasmania's Old Kempton Distillery has used the HID Global IoT platform with AusNFC tags to combat counterfeiting of its whiskies and other liquor products.
Severe Salmonella outbreaks predicted in Australia, researchers say
23 April, 2019Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers.
Caffeine buzz is possible without drinking coffee
23 April, 2019Smelling coffee could trigger similar reactions in the brain as physically drinking a cup, according to new research.
Sizing up cucumbers
16 April, 2019Gene researchers have discovered the reason for fruit length variation in cucumbers, which could provide benefits for crop breeders of the future.
Thermo Scientific Triple Quadrupole TSQ 9000 GC-MS/MS system
11 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificA validated dioxin analytical workflow is designed to provide sensitive and reliable solution for screening food and feed.
An apple a day... maybe not in Canada
25 March, 2019The consumption of fruit and vegetables has dropped 13% in 11 years in Canada, according to a recent food group consumption analysis.
Health benefits of tomatoes linked to colour
25 March, 2019High levels of specific antioxidants are linked to particular tomato colours, meaning each tomato has its own health benefits, researchers have found.
Researchers closer to understanding cause of mango disorder
20 March, 2019Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year.
AUSPACK looks at the 'human aspect' of packaging
20 March, 2019 | Supplied by: APPMAConsumers are impacting packaging and processing trends, so how can manufacturers ensure they meet their expectations?
NZ hones in on honey bee health
12 March, 2019Biosecurity New Zealand has studied over 130,000 honey bees from 300 samples taken throughout New Zealand as part of the Bee Pathogen Programme.
Interspecies communication in the gut
26 February, 2019Move over sci-fi — interspecies communication is already going on in your gut and it's the bacteria, not you, that are the boss.
